Joining The Army | Timeline From Recruiter To Ship Date

[@alyssaschultz6241]

I ship August 18th, I’ve lost over 120lbs for this and will continue to lose weight. I walked into a recruiting office three weeks ago and tomorrow is my first army PT

[@wsmithoutdoors]

I ship August 3rd and take my apft today

[@TheLardtoast]

Do you mind talking about what kind of diet plan/workout routine you did? And how long did it take you to loose the weight?

[@alyssaschultz6241]

TheLardtoast I’ve been working at weight loss since January 2018, many ups and downs. It started with a simple workout regime of run 1 mile then total body circuit then another 1 mile run to finish the workout. I’ve since transitioned into marathon running and eating sugar free. Drop the sugar and run is my best advice

[@TheLardtoast]

@@alyssaschultz6241 Thanks for the advice man! I've started to do cardio for about an hour or two every other day or so and I've given up sodas and cut back my eating.

[@kjeremy2]

TheLardtoast cut carbs also I’ve lost near 30 pounds in a few months without sugar and carbs.

[@zachblundeto7137]

My advice when you join the military: Document every single injury that you suffered while in service. Physical injury, mental health, psychological stress etc.etc. You have to go to your medical department or sick bay and have them documented in your service medical record. This will help you with your VA disability claim once you get out. Good luck!

[@710sethh]

Everyone files for a disability claim??? That doesn't sound right...

[@TranceCore3]

@@710sethh everyone can if they have a disability, that's what it's for. There's a lot of claimable stuff that pretty much everyone goes through. You're allowed to complain, you just have to complain to the right people. The military isn't purely robotic. Suck it up and drive on might sound great and edgy, but after it all, you still have to decompress.

[@SlobberMocoslv]

Should i do that while in the national guard?

[@zachblundeto7137]

@@SlobberMocoslv yes

[@paulaccuardi9071]

Screenshoted for future reference

[@684avatar]

It’s crazy how your life changes in a matter of seconds after getting on that bus. Once you see those drill instructors hats it’s pretty much a rap.

[@RealDovamo]

yeah im scared man i feel like the second i swear in my life is just gonna get harder forever...should i just stay a civi and make civi money lol

[@684avatar]

xSkyburnsred that’s up to you

[@RealDovamo]

@@684avatar nah im gonna stick with this, i know the second i hit cutoff id regret it

[@divulgewithchip1099]

@@RealDovamo you good?

[@jordanpierre1488]

@@RealDovamo did u join?

[@doylebrockman8225]

I quit my job in the late morning, ate my sandwiches for lunch, went to army recruiter and told them I was ready to go. Even back high school saw recruiters, dad served 4 yrs. Deep inside I always knew that would be my life changing event, made the most of my time, thinking back it was better than college.

[@lilqua8411]

Bro I gotta question, so when you’re in the military are you pretty much just stacking up money since they pay mostly for your things. I was also thinking about joining for 4 years to help stack up money

[@ricorameriz8674]

@@lilqua8411 that’s me right here too man:/…THIS WORLDS EXPENSIVE AND GOIN DOWN THE SH*TTER….and apparently it depends on what “level” or rank + experience/time you’ve been in a specific position but i heard you van take up to like 17-25k$ a year in the first few years and being as they pay for alot already then I suppose that’s basically your savings now; or not depending on if you just wanted a fast car like society has caused most “soldiers” these days💀

[@TellingYouWhy]

​@@lilqua8411that's what I am doing . I will only eat what they give me and sleep where they house me . I'll probably buy one pair of running shoes and keep it that way for the first year and pocket every dime that I can. I have no car payments , bills etc

[@josephchelini3851]

1. Spoke to a recruiter. 2. Took Practice Asvab. 3. Submitted Application Packet. 4. Went to MEPS Took Test, Then Physical. 5. Ship.

[@shenyup480]

How long after the recruiters office do we take the actual asvab can we choose the date ?

[@60ftunder90]

forgot to add when you signed

[@st3am267]

Yea the recruiter helps out with alot of the paperwork and stuff, its not that hard

[@iluvangel7903]

Im on step 4 rn. Pray for me 😅

[@lilmiczee]

​@@iluvangel7903 you not alone 😂 I'm going to meps too this week

[@restlesscoffee2427]

When I talked to my recruiter, I shipped to basic 2 weeks later. And 5 years later I’m still in. Basic wasn’t too bad either. 13B AIT was a cake walk too. And now I work alongside the installation CSM.

[@aniyahkelly4408]

Pkuu

[@yequalsemexplusbee4322]

Me: *Signs a 6 year Army contract with a $20,000 bonus Army: *GOTCHO ASS NOW HAHAHAHA*

[@ChrischanCPUGoddess]

I signed a 6 year w no bonus because of my GED and I scored a Tier 1 on my asvab. They got my ass bro

[@hutch5495]

@@ChrischanCPUGoddess signed a 6 year for 25B 5k bonus. Not to upset abt it

[@nile9o]

@@ChrischanCPUGoddess same lol

[@HutchHere]

@@hutch5495 i like your name lol

[@BTSizzleTV]

@@hutch5495 I’m waiting for this to open, anything in signals. lol

[@victormeza1664]

My process is actually going pretty fast, I'm writing this on Saturday May 7 2022, and i first talk to my recruiter on May 4, took the Asvab test the next day(May5), and yesterday(May6) i choose my Job I'll be a 92Y, background check came back today and I'll be taking my physical exams on May 10 and my shipment day is may 23 so, pretty fast in my case, mostly because i wanted to ship ass soon as possible since I'm joining the military mainly because i don't want to end up homeless at the rate I'm currently.

[@seneca4670]

hey man hope basic went well

[@emanob1503]

@@seneca4670 The first thing my recruiter said to me was and I quote "I can have you in the army by next week". He wasn't lying I just started the process Monday and I already go to MEPS tomorrow and I am going to enlist Monday coming up. I am just waiting to see if they have my job because I took the PiCAT instead of the actual ASVAB yesterday. So they are trying to lock my job in. That would be the only thing to slow down the process. They impressed me on how fast they go.

[@jonjung8879]

I’ve been nervous about joining, but whenever I watch your videos it all goes away. I’ll be visiting the recruiter this Friday!

[@awesomehunter7157]

how did it go

[@gio2]

how did it go

[@redblankie1219]

Howd it go

[@jeremyrich620]

How did it go?

[@brennonvanfossen5802]

I signed up two days ago, just wanting to make a change in my life and I'm excited to get into basic

[@borderlineXI]

I’m signing up this week! Thx for all the info, sir

[@mellienaire]

How’s it going?

[@borderlineXI]

@@mellienaire Graduated BCT at Fort Sill last week. First to wear pinks and greens. Currently a 13R hold-under waiting to class up.

[@mellienaire]

@@borderlineXI that’s dope lol even tho idek I’m still losted! I want to join the army advice?

[@mellienaire]

@@borderlineXI got any advice ? How do you apply??

[@borderlineXI]

@@mellienaire Just watch Ward’s videos. He has all the answers. Go talk to a recruiter when you’re ready. Good Luck

[@Celebstories666]

I remember watching his videos before I got in and now im 2 years in!! Lets go!!

[@boombop4818]

What’s ya rank

[@Celebstories666]

@@boombop4818 Spc

[@gbell8199]

What's your MOS and how is it going

[@Celebstories666]

@@gbell8199 91C and its pretty laid back lately because of covid

[@liveandlearn901]

What was the most difficult part for you in boot camp?

[@futbolyou4129]

I'm on the shuttle to fort Jackson. See you guys in 9 weeks

[@MattWard89]

Have fun!

[@SCiTow]

Futbol You you on my bus?😂😂

[@futbolyou4129]

@@SCiTow uhh idk😂 are we?

[@boombop4818]

Futbol You are ya actually? 😂😂😂

[@natecannon6746]

I just got back from fort Jackson. Best of luck to you

[@nickkenobi8002]

I swore in at MEPS on May 27th. I'm a 74 Delta/ CBRN Specialist & I'm leaving for Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri on Sept. 25th. Love your videos! They've helped me out a lot.

[@chayhorton6531]

I swore in may 27 too!!!

[@graysonhines6469]

Leaving for MEPS tomorrow

[@MattWard89]

Have fun!

[@jreedgaming9056]

Which meps?

[@graysonhines6469]

@@jreedgaming9056 Atlanta

[@HateTheIRS]

Grayson Hines reception will be the best time of your life you get to keep your phones with you 24/7. Reception is gonna fly by.

[@jreedgaming9056]

Grayson Hines nice I’m going to Knoxville Thursday

[@dunnallen6773]

I owe it to the ones before me, and I’m gonna enlist straight outta high school. Always been a thought in the back of my mind whenever I wasn’t thinking of it but I’m dead set on going through with it. Getting in decent shape for it while I can and even if I can’t get in I’m gonna give it my best damn try.

[@imlowkeyhigh4332]

Just did that. Shipping out june 13 to ft jackson

[@dunnallen6773]

Best of luck to ya

[@amandaschempp9901]

@@dunnallen6773 did you join?

[@dunnallen6773]

Not of age yet

[@moonlit2941]

Brooo sameeeee. I’m 15 run and I’m about to ask my dad right now if I could join while I’m young so that I can continue civilization life at 19. Cause I’m aiming for a two years contract 😤😤😤

[@juliawoelke638]

Aaand I'm at the end of that timeline! I'm ship to Jackson 6/29 and I'm in the Guard. I appreciate your great videos! I started watching even before I was serious about enlisting and they've been both helpful and interesting through this whole process.

[@WillAllen3]

For anyone who is curious about the current timeline due to COVID; the whole process took longer than usual. I met with my recruiter for the first time in February, swore in in May, and now I’m going to be shipping out to Fort Leonard Wood August 17th as a 91D (generator rapairer) Side note: a lot is subject to change in your case. A lot will depend on how quickly you fill out your paperwork, the current situation at MEPS (might depend on where you live), and maybe some other things.

[@123kalbrecht]

I’m shipping to Leonard wood august 17th also, 31B, maybe I’ll see you there brother

[@alexpalomo1060]

I’m 17 and a recruiter just called me two days ago. I have an appointment tomorrow to go and talk about everything since I took the ASVAB about a year ago.

[@alexpalomo1060]

Elpapi Delamor I’m in the DEP program now my ship date is July of next year good luck with everything

[@freshcrypto1596]

@@alexpalomo1060 ayee that’s litty my guy❕ What’s yo IG imma ask you sum questions😭

[@eatme6752]

@@freshcrypto1596 NO IM NOT GIVING YOU ANYTHING

[@jenniferwills396]

was looking all over for a timeline cause I have school and work that I'm dedicated to in the meantime before I join. Really thankful you compiled this info and posted. Keep up the great work, thanks.

[@fukyoselvkid]

It literally took me 7 years to join due to waivers and reviews by the board. I finally ship nxt month and I’m ready

[@DreadNought-n2b]

Waivers??? Been really confused on those things

[@dakotamarvin3361]

Ahhh damn I'm going to have to go through waivers too 😩

[@MarcLloydZ]

@@dakotamarvin3361 waivers for what?

[@dakotamarvin3361]

@@MarcLloydZ arachnoid cyst. I've talked to multiple different recruiters. Some tell me I can waiver it, some tell me it automatically disqualifies me

[@lilhitxleryeet5267]

@@dakotamarvin3361 go to an area with low enlistment rates the recruiters there are likely more willing to do the work and pass you through waivers

[@katiekohlenburg4125]

I ship out on June 29th! Fort Jackson and 42R (musician). The first several steps were swift for me, and I swore in at the beginning of December 2019. For my MOS, there are only specific times I can ship out (this is in order to line up with my AIT correctly) so this is why I am waiting for a little over 6 months to actually ship! I'm glad I came across your KZbin, though, because they have been helping- especially the land navigation and taking care of your feet videos. Thank you, sir!

[@terrao4971]

Due to COVID, as of last week they may have you take the ASVAB at home. Then when they take you to MEPS, they have you take the short version that has fairly accurate results to ensure that you weren’t cheating when you took it at home. That’s what Army is having me do so others may be the same.

[@realfrog9721]

The time does fly by!!! Enlisted nearly 7 months ago 11x, shipping off on the 7th of July!!

[@gbell8199]

Good luck bro I be there in 2 weeks

[@tyroddam]

I took asvab for navy. Did all the paperwork which was a ton. When it came time to go to meps, i said no and backed away. If you dont feel ready, nothing wrong with patience and i wasnt ready at that time in life

[@UsoDak]

I appreciate all your videos. Thank you Matt. 31 y/o and looking to get in to the Army National Guard, pending a moral waiver for a criminal charge I got 10 years ago. smh. But my recruiter has been solid and is willing to put in the work. Thanks Matt

[@thomasardizon1430]

Did you ever get in?

[@UsoDak]

@@thomasardizon1430 hey, technically a yes and no, lol, I got approved for everything and qualified for all the MOS except for those requiring too clearance. I then paid and passed an asthma function test but MEPS doctors wanted me to go back to my hometown to get asthma documents from when I had asthma as a toddler. During this time, my wife was about to give birth, we were closing on a house and transferred to a new police department. So I ended up pulling back because of bad timing. :( But I was able to get a lot of letter recommendations from Sgts up to Lieutenant from previous employer at the Sheriff’s office and was able to get character witnesses and write out a letter about my flaws and how Ive changed. It definitely was a process but in the end, I had to go with what was best for my family at the time. Maybe I’ll try again when my kids are a little older. Good luck to you if you give it a shot.

[@thomasardizon1430]

@@UsoDak thanks for reaching out man that gives me a lot of hope. Used to be a dope addict and I’m probation for a dui and have had some other small issues but I know if I was given the opportunity to show Iv changed and I’m good to go I definitely can prove that so it’s cool to see you were given a chance to show you were fit. Thank you!!

[@UsoDak]

@@thomasardizon1430 much respect. For me, it was a good 11 years since i had gotten in trouble. it really all comes down to your paperwork and if your recruiter is willing to put in the work for you.

[@jacob5741]

So for I've lost 20lbs. And I'm slowly working my way up to being able to do the runs and stuff. I got 3 years to get in shape

[@laangelsfan]

✊🏻✊🏻✊🏻

[@donutz424]

It took me all OSUT to be able to pass the runs

[@merlinel3855]

How did you lose it?

[@crp4514]

Passed MEPS shipping for the Marine Corp July 10th

[@michaelainman]

It's crazy how different the recruitment process is this year compared to just a year ago... gotta love virtual, right? :) Haha regardless, Thank you, Sir, for always sharing spot on information and being a huge help when I was trying to decide to join the military or not!

[@jeffyoung60]

During my time period, it took me from early January to October 31st to leave for Basic Training. Why so long? Because I was too honest. On my initial application where it has a very long list of illnesses, injuries, and medical conditions you have or might have had, I answered, no, to everything, except, asthma. I had asthma as a child but not as a teenager and young adult. I grew out of it. I interpreted the question honestly as, have you ever had asthma? As far as the Army was concerned, I was disqualified. I had to apply for a medical waiver and it took six months. I saw on the waiver that two, full colonels, both doctors, signed and stamped the waiver, meaning, it had to go through two, consecutive colonels, each of whom could have denied the asthma waiver. The moral of the story is this. If you had childhood asthma but outgrew it by high school and no longer suffer from it, don't admit to it. As far as the world is concerned, you don't have asthma. I was never troubled by asthma in my Army career. Had I check marked, no, to asthma, I could have entered Basic Training maybe as early as spring or late spring, at the very latest, early summer, instead of October 31st. I wasted a lot of time but thankfully the medical waiver came through. The Army was my last chance at getting some kind of real career started. I don't know how I would have managed my life without going into the Army. My parents were not rich, influential people and I couldn't depend upon them forever. It wouldn't be fair to them.

[@lydiadale]

From the day I walked into a recruiters office to my ship date next week, it has been slightly under a year, (speaking from the OCS packet side though). Took longer then I expected, but here we go!

[@gubstertv]

good luck

[@andyrips834]

I had to get waiver for my shoulder from surgery and it took like 2-3 months to hear back from the recruiters. When I came back for hometown recruiting my recruiter said “he still couldn’t believe I got in” he acted like most of time they don’t get in so I guess I got lucky but who knows

[@brandoncamarillo7821]

11x gang in the house july 21st cant wait to see everyone fort benn! See you soon family

[@brentgeiger3485]

You ship 6 days before me man good luck

[@brandoncamarillo7821]

@@brentgeiger3485 what mos bro?

[@brandoncamarillo7821]

@@brentgeiger3485 thanks appreciate your good words bro

[@brentgeiger3485]

Brandon Camarillo 11x what about yours?

[@brandoncamarillo7821]

@@brentgeiger3485 same brother ill see you there ill ask about ya

[@galaxyoutcast7377]

Currently in the process right now, this video helped a whole lot. I thought I had quite a while but turns out I’m not too far away from going to the Meps hotel

[@bobbidubi]

Great information. I will be going to a recruiter next week and videos like this are very helpful

[@miguelalopezjr7012]

It took me a total of 2 1/2 months. The first 3 weeks I slept hard on the decision if joining was the right thing. When I decided that it was for me I had to get a few waivers. Waited and waited 2 weeks for waivers and unfortunately a weed charge I got back the class C misdemeanor disqualified me from being an aviation turbine mechanic. That made me not want to join.But I would like to be a police officer one day so I chose the Army calv scouts. Been to meps 3 times shipping out aug 1st 19D.

[@Hany600]

I ship out the 13th of July to Ft. SILL. It's a long process, but it's worth it! I've been scared of MEPS and just sitting and waiting for the right time, but there IS NO RIGHT TIME! My process was a lot quicker since my times are flexible, MOS was something that was good for me right now, I took the Asvab in highschool, and MOST IMPORTANTLY JUST DO WHAT YOUR TOLD IF YOU TALK BACK OR DO SOMETHING OUT OF LINE YOU MAY BE DELAYED OR DISQUALIFIED PERMANENTLY OR TEMPORARY. Hope this helps someone, on the brightside it's like uh um field trip...

[@charilinstabaressepulveda1492]

Where do u ship out from? I ship the same day and to ft.Sill as well

[@Hany600]

@@charilinstabaressepulveda1492 California, LA MEPS, and L.A.X airport. What about you?

[@DennysMakesMusic]

I'm having to join via the fat camp, and im currently waiting for my adhd waiver to be approved (untreated for over 5 years but I have it) it's the only think keeping me from enlisting, should be soon though

[@athxna6120]

Did they waiver it? I’m curious if I’ll have to wait for a waiver for similar cause or something. I would like to start asap

[@BananaWorm]

Im studying for the asvab right now. I’m done with my application packet, can’t wait to see what jobs I can get

[@jared5706]

should you bring a parent with you to the recruiting office when filling out your application packet?

[@BananaWorm]

@@jared5706 you can if you want, but I don’t see the need to. I didn’t.

[@jared5706]

@@BananaWorm heard it takes like 2 hours to do the packet….is that true 😂?

[@BananaWorm]

@@jared5706 it’s been so long I don’t remember. I highly doubt it’s that long though, I remember the whole process going super smooth.

[@jared5706]

@@BananaWormno biggie 😂. Thanks for responding man 🤝🏼

[@jacobcabrera8273]

31b did out. Almost 6 months with same d.s . Loved it still in many deployment you can go on .

[@saladiniii910]

Leaving for fort benning July 27 as an 11b, couple more weeks to go

[@gbell8199]

Are you national guard

[@donutz424]

“11B” that’s what I thought

[@bertrandlewis4906]

Dismissed charges shouldn't require a waiver.

[@LEVERAGE04]

im really thinking about it, im 16, and im turning 17 in december, but i don't know yet

[@jmoney3752]

Just go for it

[@cultureal9544]

try it, don't deny it

[@gavinhopkins9948]

I'm leaving this Monday for Benning as a 19D wish me luck, hopefully I make it !

[@carnaljohnson4399]

Did you make it?

[@tylermendez7510]

Shipping out to Fort Benning as a 19D this Sunday ! 🇺🇸

[@tensae4725]

Tyler Mendez Good luck man. Tell me how it went when you finish.

[@SportsFanatic]

Good luck my man!!

[@christianmeyer7620]

Let’s gooo me too bro🔥🔥

[@evanmiller9536]

Me too except at 11x

[@brandoncamarillo7821]

Ayyyeeeee fort benning july 21st see you there soldier. Im 11x i wonder if well see each other groups. Infantry

[@joshuaconner5887]

Whole process took me 3-4 weeks. But I was delayed entry because i enlisted in high school so i waited to ship from October 2019 to early June 2020. I've been in quarantine for the past 2 weeks though; hoping to go back to reception this week.

[@gbell8199]

Are you still in quarantine

[@splattersax2381]

I just called my recruiter today and my appointment is June 29th, 2020. I'm so pumped. Your videos made me feel more confident for Basic Training, MEPS, etc. Thanks! I already take the ASVAB last November so I'm assuming they just look the scores up.

[@gavinhopkins9948]

You going to Benning ? What's your MOS ? I'll be there the 30th

[@toribacarii3350]

I had to lose 23 lbs (took me 3 to 4 months) and scored a 52 on the asvab. Now im waiting on a behavioral health evaluation in order to go to the next step. Im so nervous about MEPS, I don't even know what jobs I qualify for.

[@jenh.6882]

Girl I’m trying to join too I also gotta lose weight for the army it’s just hard

[@jordanjaneiro354]

I took me 12 years lol... DQ’d 3 times finally enlisted after 18 months after my fourth and final try I ship out to infantry OSUT Jan 5,2021. I had like 8-9 waivers to be cleared. Persistence is key don’t ever give up and never retreat.

[@christophersena5512]

I’m waiting on a waiver now and a call from a Second Lieutenant after that I just have to wait for an approval for a yes or no

[@jordanjaneiro354]

@@christophersena5512 they said the same thing to me but I never got a call just my recruiter called me and said we did it your in get your ass to MEPS to sign your contract. My advice is if they ask for 3 character reference letters give them as many as you can. I gave them 10-11 I had letters from my pastor at church, a general manager of my company, several veterans with Purple Hearts, bronze stars, my brother in law that’s been in for 24 years, and anyone that can vouch for my character now. Don’t give up and don’t ever take no for answer my 4th try I get in mostly to President Donald J. Trump for upping the recruiting numbers from 2016-2020 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@christophersena5512]

Jordan Janeiro yeah it happened that way to me ahah. I leave January 4th to OSUT Fort Benning I’m doing infantry as well maybe I’ll see you there

[@jordanjaneiro354]

Hell yeah brother probably see you there

[@merlinel3855]

@@christophersena5512 How hard was the training?

[@officialwop4467]

I needed this signed my paper work took asvab did a waiver for a tattoo and larceny charge(background check) all this is in a months time signed my genesis paperwork and that was supposed to be all recruiter told me it would take a day everything should come together I think im good on the background and tattoo but havnt been told to come back yet🤦🏿‍♂️🤦🏿‍♂️🤦🏿‍♂️🤦🏿‍♂️Im trying to ship out this month

[@Mtndewddd]

I ship off in 3 days and I’m so nervous 😩

[@1kantreed203]

Im going in a week 😬 goodluck comrade🇺🇸

[@eaxo1018]

Shipping out july 6th for Benning anybody else?

[@tvanderluit2735]

Out on the 20th of jul to ben

[@barchetta575m]

I hope in August. I have MEPs early next month.

[@diegonevarez3096]

Yoooo me too!!!!! What’s your MOS!

[@tvanderluit2735]

11X gang wya

[@osbaldohernandez7943]

July 20th to fort sill ✌🏼

[@justinebasaliza4905]

Shipping in a month to benning, love the advices

[@daniel-qg1nc]

I went to meps for 2 days last week day one was for asvab days 2 was medical and physical. I signed airborne infantry with opt 4

[@kylesantini2321]

I ship out end of July. Took me a year and a half to get this ship date due to a waiver I needed.

[@kylesantini2321]

No, I’m m going to ft Jackson

[@janaysjawilliams695]

I leave October 6!! I was originally joining the MC but they didn’t approve of my tattoos. It took a year and half to just tell me no. I still watched some of your vids just bc. But now I have to watch more bc I’m joining the army now, thank you for all of the information. I don’t like walking into things without knowing what to expect

[@calebshawgo1238]

I'm in the process rn, papers getting sent to meps tomorrow morning

[@dwightengle8802]

My MOS was 19J20 Armor. It took 2 1/2 years to become Sgt. E5. Took the board for E6 and they made me a Tank Commander but lost the paperwork for my rocker. I didn't reinlist then.

[@lukerowe6269]

I’m 14 and I’ve got good grades and I’m athletic but I’ve been struggling with determining between agriculture or engineering. It’s difficult because I feel like I need to serve and I want to do something interesting and make some brothers

[@mantaco14]

Currently quarantined at Kelley Hill at Fort Benning Georgia, the army is not handling the covid 19 the way they need to. My advice is to either push your shipment date back, or refuse to go until this whole ordeal is over. We were quarantined at reception for 2 weeks, processed on the third week, got through 6 days of basic, and our company ignored social distancing standards and mask wearing, and within 48 hours of our first case 142 people tested positive. (We tested a week before we went here at reception and had no positive cases). This is not a good time to leave.

[@maskedupe5690]

Well I completed my packet prior to taking the ASVAB. Took the ASVAB yesterday, now I’m researching each MOS I qualified for😩

[@Dndragon55]

I'm going to go in as a 31B I qualified for it on the ASVAB I'm not going in until after 11th grade this year (31B is MP)

[@deviousdefiler2312]

Have fun at MEPS lmao it sucks ass

[@jeffersongarcia8257]

DisciplineIsKey I went like 3 weeks ago. It honestly wasn’t as bad as people told me. Only thing that sucked was the wait.

[@rescue08jrgaming72]

DisciplineIsKey MEPS was fun for me. When I went for the Air Force, the people I met at the hotel were really cool and it made MEPS so much more bearable. There was like 8 of us all in a Snapchat group chat together so like any time I walked to a different area, there was always at least one of them.

[@vasilyuran1025]

if you got qualified in 88M its also a desirable option XD

[@heavenlakia8915]

I started in the beginning of May.. it’s August and I’m still waiting to go to MEPS 😕

[@subsub9610]

I got to step 7 in 11 days got my ship date in all ,really just depends on recruiter

[@christianlorre]

That's amazing. I'm sure almost everyone else doesn't get dates lined up that quickly.

[@payattention5157]

Congrats!!!

[@dillonweiss3383]

I swore into the Indiana Army National Guard as a 35F Intelligence Analyst! Going to Fort Jackson on July 5th of 2021 so I have awhile till that at least.

[@shortround2030]

June 30th I go to fort Jackson

[@overcast1725]

Good luck! I leave in September

[@dvictor1350]

Oof I remember going there during the summer months it’s hot as hell there

[@jonforhan9196]

Same bro I’m 15T

[@jonforhan9196]

Start date July 7?

[@shortround2030]

Jon Forhan I’m 68W I report there July 1st

[@eugenetiron3835]

I went to my recruiter on early June 2020 and swore in on July 10th. I leave on October 5th, exactly 2 weeks from now as an 11B, going into Fort Benning. I'm in the National Guard🇺🇸

[@StillaYouTubeGuy]

That’s not long at all bro. I’m hoping mine can go swiftly as well.

[@jackstorman6730]

Leaving aug 3rd for Fort Benning I’m so hype thanks for the vids helps like crazy

[@erichardin1811]

Same here heading ft Benning August 3rd. See ya there

[@aramiyunstaley5135]

How it going

[@anthonymarquez7462]

Fort Leonardwood July 7th 2020 MP OSUT!!!

[@briangonzalez2446]

Shipping out to Fort Jackson on july 13 as 91B

[@shinoasada2216]

How was it? Did you succeed?

[@briangonzalez2446]

@@shinoasada2216 yes I did I’m am now in my unit. 1-33 cav, 101st airborne division

[@shinoasada2216]

@@briangonzalez2446 101st? Nice. Good luck. May you be safe while protecting others.

[@ChristianHernandez-wq3si]

Hi sir Matt Thankyou for your videos it’s helped me a lot .

[@itssecret.722]

I did my asvab the 1st day i talked too my recruiter lol i was there for like 7 hours

[@danaconnelly3407]

OCS Application has seemed to change!! Not as involved as you say! Extremely easy process. I am now an O9S in National Guard.

[@aki.59]

Shipping out July 29th, 19D baby !!

[@jeffersongarcia8257]

I’m shipping out August 11th to Ft Jackson. Thank you for all your videos they’ve helped me throughout this process

[@colemanwells213]

I leave next week for basic at Ft Jackson

[@juliawoelke638]

Same :)

[@jacoblong3541]

Same

[@kjorlaug1]

Direct Commission officers (Chaplains, Lawyers, Doctors, etc...) have to do some kind of endorsing, followed by an ascension board. Can take up to a year or more

[@achildofGod_1]

Hey Matt, I’ve been watching your videos trying to soak up what info I can for the last month or so. I’m about to go to MEPS soon and was wondering if you could give me some tips about 11x and 11b or maybe if you could make some time for a video on those specific MOS. I’m all about protection, stopping the enemy before they have a chance to attack, and pushing myself beyond my mental limitations. God bless you and your family sir. May the Lord bless you and keep you, may the Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious unto you brother 🙏🏽❤️

[@donutz424]

Don’t just assume you’re going to be a bravo, unless your guard, but infantry OSUT isn’t too bad, for me, the first six weeks were basically dedicated to marksmanship, next three were combative, and a couple more things. Then was land navigation, handgun training, preparation for the mortar exam, the STX, live fire, ftx, and then basically graduation

[@donutz424]

I may have forgotten a few things like CLS

[@achildofGod_1]

Aaron.J.Vasquez thank you for the information brother, first thing’s first is the ASVAB I’ll get back to once I select an MOS my man. God bless you and keep you 🙏🏽💯

[@donutz424]

Shawn Gillum good luck

[@youthlib2012]

I swear in December 2nd as a quarter master (officer) in the Army reserves! Let’s get it!

[@Livindaybyday]

My son goes to Fort Jackson in 11 days!

[@gioismio9541]

42A, shipping to Fort Jackson on August 10th!!

[@mojaveredfox]

Shipping out August 4th. Time to be a 19k big boy Abrams time!

[@quietonsetproductions7674]

Shipping out August 10th to Benning for 11x

[@heywardgrant1063]

Going to MEPS on thursday

[@reredongy]

I'm hyped to join the army in 4 years

[@xconfinish3285]

I'm join next week

[@abuddyofmine2524]

BENJAMIN AISENSTAT do you need both parents or just one

[@thegentlemenrat3727]

Stay out of trouble.

[@odubu7155]

I've started the process to joining the Army, but have to wait until Tuesday to get screened for ASTHMA from a civilian doctor (Recommended by my recruiter). If all goes well, I get to set up a time to do the CAT-ASVAB (Got a 115 GT score on practice) and then choose my MOS and then to MEPS. Hopefully I can get what I want (11X).

[@heyimreck]

i want to join the military, but im so unsure which branch to go to or if its even the right choice for me i really like watching your videos

[@danyheatleyall-star3677]

Marine corps

[@heyimreck]

@@danyheatleyall-star3677 i am trying to deicide between army and airforce i appreciate the marines but also realize i could never do what they do

[@KaziKami]

@@danyheatleyall-star3677 bro stop trolling bro 😂

[@KaziKami]

@@heyimreck did you pick yet

[@heyimreck]

@@KaziKami I havent yet I am leaning more towards army tho!

[@CarlosMartinez-ls7vd]

Just to get an idea Im not a U.S citizen and I enlisted in January 2018 and left for bct in September 2018. And in AIT I met a soldier that took him almost 3 years to go to bct he was a U.S resident like me.

[@masongrace8748]

1 week here I come Benning

[@MattWard89]

Good luck!

[@masongrace8748]

Matt Ward thank you sir started watching your videos and was so excited to join and now it’s really happening you’ve definitely helped out a lot

[@gavinhopkins9948]

What are you going as ? You leaving Monday ?

[@masongrace8748]

Gavin Hopkins Tuesday and I was going in as a e2 but the person I was getting to sign failed his ASVAB so I probably won’t get a promotion

[@gavinhopkins9948]

@@masongrace8748 I meant what's your MOS ?

[@tomstagliano6478]

From day one of me talking to my recurrter may 2020 im still going thru thr process I have a prior medical condition that I had to see 4 separat civilian doctors to sign off on and now I have to meet a military doctor before I can for to meps for my physical and swear in its a long long wait still waiting to meet the military doctors

[@hanzzer21]

Would this be useful for joining the Marine corps too? Or are the time line stuff more different

[@BananatechZ]

All military branchs will be different and the timeline will differ, but basically it ends up all the same at the end. By experience they are all different. Im from Puerto Rico and its different here.

[@Josh_hawkins]

I leave January 4th for Fort Sill 13f can’t wait!

[@cultured_recruit_legionary]

Sounds like a long time from now until next year. Good luck mate and remember to be a good leader and a decent person your soldiers can count on.

[@Hmonks]

@@cultured_recruit_legionary that alot of time to prepared and train.

[@boombop4818]

It kinda is a long time but DO NOT sleep on it. Stay in shape and don’t slack

[@jakobschroeder6389]

with the asvab now, or at least the way it was for me, you can take the asvab at the recruiters office and just take a confirmation test at meps

[@Chris53632]

That’s what I did. Got an 88 at the recruiters then proceeded to get abused by the confirmation test.

[@jakobschroeder6389]

Chris Aleman I just answered the questions the same, even if I originally got them wrong

[@fireshepherd1159]

Going to Ft Benning Georgia on July 7th as 11B😤

[@BrainBleed_]

I'm in the hotel for meps right now

[@xyzcantcme8775]

Update? Hows life?

[@davontahenry6904]

I watched your videos for months while I was in the process and your spot on about everything in your videos man thank you! Shipping to ft Jackson August 19. 91b

[@LibertyLou_]

🇺🇸How long do waivers take?

[@Hany600]

He said days, weeks, or months. Depends like for example weight is probably one of the quickest waivers to get approved.

[@LibertyLou_]

Han Nguyen I’m waiting a medical waiver for breaking my arm, and a moral waiver for an arrest.

[@GrueneWoW]

I had to get a waiver. Blood pressure ran high at meps, came back got 3 readings from a DR sent it back up to meps got approved within 1 week and a half.

[@Hany600]

@@GrueneWoW blood pressure is one of the quickest waivers. If you break a bone or in trouble with the law it's more serious. But congratulations!

[@123kalbrecht]

I got a waiver approved for my hearing in 3 days, I went to meps Friday and it was approved Monday morning

[@thegrateful1616]

Burh thank you for this video! I was just trying to find this exact thing out

[@lonestar275]

I gotta lose weight, with the whole covid-19 popping up, its taken me 3 months.

[@phantomslayer46]

Same I'm 5'9 210lbs but 15% bodyfat as well as i have 18'' neck and a 32'' waist they still said be 184

[@Hany600]

If you gain some muscle it would be good too. Because even if your over their weight scale, they can take your body fat percentage instead and pass you if it shows you have mainly muscle than fat.

[@tensae4725]

phantomslayer46 You’re going to have to loose a lot of muscle mass then right. Good luck man.

[@kjeremy2]

I had to do the same thing cut bread and sugar it just falls off. Going to basic sept 9th, fort Leonard Wood. 😊

[@xsilentshotzx8119]

had this guy in my unit came in a pfc with 10 years of service.... yeah he was CID

[@Not_A_Federal_Agent]

Army is joke, coast guard are the real heros!

[@white26golf]

Dept of Homeland Security!😂

[@georgemaxwell3467]

That's funny!! You didn't even believe that crap while you were typing it 😂😂

[@doylebrockman8225]

I have very strongly advise to join for the positives.